--- title: "Border crossing point Bechet → Oryakhovo" canonical: "https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/bechet-oryakhovo" lang: "en" type: "bcp" source: "nakordoni.eu — live border queue data" --- # Border crossing point Bechet → Oryakhovo All available crossing modes for this direction are listed below. Pick the relevant mode to open a detailed page with queues, forecasts and cameras. Looking for Bulgaria → Romania direction? [Go](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/oryakhovo-bechet) ###### Live Queue Status Current wait time, forecast and live camera [View queue — Bechet → Oryakhovo](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_286) [All queues at Romania — Bulgaria border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/5/12) → ## Weather at Bechet — Oryakhovo checkpoint for 7 days 22 °C Clear Feels Like 22° 332 min ago 68% 0.9 m/s ### Hourly Forecast 03:00 22° 04:00 22° 05:00 24° 06:00 26° 07:00 28° 5% 08:00 31° 09:00 33° 10:00 33° 15% 11:00 33° 12:00 34° 13:00 34° 14:00 31° 15:00 32° 10% 16:00 31° 17:00 30° 18:00 29° 19:00 27° 20:00 27° 21:00 26° 22:00 25° 23:00 24° 00:00 24° 01:00 23° 02:00 22° ### Weekly Forecast Today **34°** 22° Tomorrow **33°** 21° Sat **33°** 21° Sun **31°** 22° Mon **31°** 20° Tue **32°** 20° ## Distance to nearest cities Nearest city: **Sofia** (127 km) Sofia **127** km Bucharest **186** km Plovdiv **189** km Timisoara **313** km ## Free flow 10 km/h (33 min ago) ###### Traffic Status Real-time traffic conditions on roads leading to the border crossing. Data is automatically updated from TomTom Traffic and Autobahn.de. Free flow 10 km/h 33 min ago [View details](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_286#traffic-status) Monitor real-time traffic conditions on approach roads to this border crossing. Our traffic monitoring system aggregates data from TomTom Traffic API, showing current incidents, congestion levels, and estimated delays that may affect your journey. ## Highway Vignette ##### Highway Vignette: Bulgaria Electronic vignette required for highway travel from 4.09 EUR / 1 day [Buy online](https://bgtoll.bg/) [Learn more about vignettes](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_car_drivers/vignettes) ### Supermarkets nearby - [(image: Penny) Penny Strada Petre Baniță 242, Călărași 9.8 km 15 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/43.737252,23.973031/43.7963,24.0637) - [(image: Lidl) Lidl ulitsa Hristo Botev 2A, Kozloduy 19.7 km 30 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/43.737252,23.973031/43.776421,23.733656) - [P Profi str. 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Since 1 January 2025 both countries are full members of the Schengen area, so border formalities are minimal and only a small share of vehicles is checked. **Transport:** Passenger cars, buses and trucks up to 7.5 tonnes, plus pedestrians, all carried together on the ferry ([RO→BG](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_286)). The route is a quieter alternative to the bridges at [Calafat](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/kalafat-vidin)–[Vidin](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/zymnycha-vidin-zymnytsya) (80 km west) and [Giurgiu](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/dzhurdzhu-ruse)–Ruse (150 km east). ### Basic Information - Crossing point: Bechet (Romania) — Oryakhovo (Bulgaria), ferry over the Danube - Operating hours: tied to the ferry schedule, usually 06:00–22:00, departures every 30–60 minutes - Danube crossing time: about 15–20 minutes - Permitted vehicles: cars, buses, trucks up to 7.5 t (limited ferry capacity); pedestrians allowed on board - Daily traffic: roughly 300–600 vehicles, peaking in summer and around holidays - Distance from Bucharest about 180 km; from Sofia about 200 km ### Queues and Wait Times Typical waiting for cars ranges from about 20 minutes to 1.5 hours, spent mostly queuing for boarding and on the river crossing itself rather than at passport control, which is now selective. Trucks may take 1–3 hours because of the ferry's limited capacity. The lightest queues are in the early morning (06:00–08:00) and the evening (19:00–22:00); the busiest periods are midday and the summer months. See the [crossing statistics](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/5/12) for the latest patterns. Live monitoring: [RO→BG](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_286), [statistics](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/5/12). ### Practical Notes - Ferry fares are paid in cash (Romanian lei or Bulgarian leva); cards are generally not accepted on board. - Sailings may be cancelled or delayed in strong wind, fog or extreme water levels, so confirm the schedule before travelling. - Vehicles heavier than 7.5 tonnes should use the Calafat–Vidin or Giurgiu–Ruse bridges instead. - Fuel up in advance in Bechet or Oryakhovo, as there are no filling stations right at the terminals. ### Other checkpoints on this route [Calafat — Vidin View →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/kalafat-vidin) [Giurgiu — Ruse View →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/dzhurdzhu-ruse) [Negru Voda — Constanta View →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/nehru-voda-konstantsa) [Ostrov — Silistra View →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/ostrov-sylistra) [Vama Veche — Duryanka View →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/vama-veke-duryanka) [Zimnicea (ferry) — Svishtov View →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/zymnych-porom-svyshchov) ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Where is the Bechet → Oryakhovo border crossing? The Bechet → Oryakhovo border crossing is on the Romania–Bulgaria border. See the "Contacts and map" section above for the exact address and GPS coordinates. ### What crossing types are available at Bechet → Oryakhovo? The Bechet → Oryakhovo crossing has separate lanes for passenger cars, buses, trucks, and a Tax Free mode. Each type has its own page with live queue data. ### How do I check the current queue at Bechet → Oryakhovo? Pick a transport type above — the page for that mode shows current wait time, a 24-hour forecast and live cameras. ### Is Bechet → Oryakhovo open 24/7? Yes, the Bechet → Oryakhovo crossing operates 24/7. Specific modes (like Tax Free) may have their own schedule — see that mode's page for details. ### How much does it cost to cross the border at Bechet → Oryakhovo? Personal crossing is free. You may incur related fees: Green Card insurance, customs declarations for specific goods. ### How does the electronic queue work at Bechet → Oryakhovo? For trucks, the eCherha system requires advance registration. Cars and buses use the general flow. ## Useful Information for Border Crossing [Documents for border crossing →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/p/rules) [Customs rules & import limits →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/p/customs) [Green Card car insurance →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/p/green_card) [EES system — what you need to know →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/p/ees/what-is-the-entry-exit-system) [Maps & Services →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/maps/) [Latest border news →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news) [All border crossings →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp) [Fuel Prices in Europe Compare current prices for Diesel, Petrol and LPG in 27 European countries.](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_car_drivers/fuel) ## Nearby Services EV Charging 1 Gas Stations 251 Food 4 Hotels 5 [View All](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/romania/bechet-oryakhovo/) ## Other checkpoints between these countries [Calafat — Vidin](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/kalafat-vidin) [Giurgiu — Ruse](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/dzhurdzhu-ruse) [Negru Voda — Constanta](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/nehru-voda-konstantsa) [Ostrov — Silistra](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/ostrov-sylistra) [Vama Veche — Duryanka](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/vama-veke-duryanka) [Zimnicea — Vidin (Zimnicea)](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/zymnycha-vidin-zymnytsya) [Zimnicea (ferry) — Svishtov](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/zymnych-porom-svyshchov)